Eaton VGE1TE280000 Bayonet Connector - Fire & Smoke
Part Number: VGE1TE280000
Quick Summary
VGE1TE280000 is a fire and smoke certified bayonet connector for rugged industrial cabling. Engineers often struggle with sealing integrity, EMI shielding, and regulatory compliance in tight, space-constrained harnesses. This product supports RoHS and REACH, plus UL94 V0 fire & smoke certification, delivering safety and traceability across critical installations. By using a lightweight aluminium shell with black anodized plating and a shielded backshell, it improves installation efficiency, reduces maintenance costs, and strengthens EMI containment for dependable machine operation in harsh environments.
Product Information
Extended Description
VGE1TE280000 Eaton: Straight shielded backshell with sealing gland, size 28; VGE1TE280000
Product Name
Eaton Souriau VGE1-FER1 series fire and smoke certified bayonet connector
Catalog Number
VGE1TE280000
Product Length/Depth
46 mm
Product Height
81 mm
Product Width
120.4 mm
Product Weight
229 g
Fitted with:
Shielding
Environmental conditions
REACH RoHS Flammability rating UL94 V0 Fire & Smoke
Backshell angle
90°
Plating
Black Anodized
Shell material
Aluminium
Shell size
28
Operating temperature - max
100 °C
Operating temperature - min
-40 °C
Salt spray
500 hour
Feature: Fire & Smoke certified bayonet connector with shielded backshell and sealing gland. Benefit: Enhances safety compliance and reduces risk of smoke ingress in emergencies, while maintaining EMI containment. Application: Critical control panels and safety-relay enclosures in reporting environments. Feature: Aluminium shell with black anodized plating and 28 shell size. Benefit: Lightweight, durable housing resistant to corrosion and wear, enabling easier field handling and longer service life. Application: Harsh industrial environments and outdoor installations where exposure to elements is common. Feature: Straight shielded backshell with 90° backshell option and sealing gland. Benefit: Flexible routing in tight spaces without compromising shielding performance, reducing cable strain and installation time. Application: Compact harness assemblies in conveyor and packaging lines. Feature: Operating temperature range -40 °C to 100 °C and salt spray resistance to 500 hours. Benefit: Reliable performance across extreme temperatures and corrosive atmospheres, lowering maintenance cycles and downtime. Application: Outdoor machinery, process plants, and robotics in challenging climates. Feature: Fitted with shielding and robust plating. Benefit: Superior EMI protection and durable finish that extends contact life, improving system reliability. Application: Systems requiring high signal integrity and long-term protection against interference.
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FAQs
VGE1TE280000 uses a straight shielded backshell with sealing gland and a 90° backshell option, shell size 28, delivering effective EMI containment and sealing in compact harnesses.
It carries UL94 V0 flammability rating and fire & smoke certification, along with RoHS and REACH compliance, ensuring safety and regulatory alignment in critical installations.
Yes. It operates from -40 °C to 100 °C, and its aluminium shell with black anodized finish provides durable performance in harsh environments and wide temperature ranges.
The compact footprint (46 mm length, 81 mm height, 120.4 mm width) and lightweight 229 g weight, plus 90° backshell routing, simplify installations in tight spaces and reduce assembly time.
Industrial automation, machinery, and rail/transport control systems benefit from its fire safety certification, EMI shielding, corrosion resistance, and robust performance in harsh settings.